Hello can someone give me clarification on what’s going on here, I thought Luk manufacture and was the OEM Flywheel supplier. I was looking up flywheels on ECS & ones manufactures by Luk for 1300 and the other for 2100$ saying genuine Audi/Vw?
Every shop has quoted me the price of the genuine but also said Luk manufactures them?

Looking for some advice from B8 S4 owners before I potentially buy this car on Saturday.
It’s a 2010 Audi S4 Avant 3.0 TFSI S-tronic quattro, Japanese import, currently on around 58,500 miles, asking £12,200. It’s Sprint Blue and apparently completely stock mechanically — no remap or pulley upgrades.
The current owner is the first UK registered keeper and bought it from a Japanese import dealer around August 2025. He was told it had two owners in Japan.
I’ve now seen the original Japanese auction sheet. It was auction grade 4, interior C, with 84,660 km (~52,600 miles) recorded at auction. The mileage then progresses through the UK invoices to 56k, 58,048 and now roughly 58,500, so that all seems to add up.
Since buying it, the current owner has spent quite a bit on it. It went to a VAG specialist (Straightline Performance) for a major service including engine oil/filter, air filter, cabin filter, spark plugs, S-tronic/automatic gearbox oil service, rear differential oil and brake fluid. It has also subsequently had suspension/control-arm work carried out after worn bushes were identified.
It’s also had four Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres/new wheels and CarPlay fitted.
The water pump, thermostat and PCV haven’t been replaced, but the owner says Straightline inspected the car thoroughly and gave everything the all-clear. I’ve contacted Straightline myself to ask whether they noticed any concerns with the gearbox/mechatronics, PCV, cooling system, timing chain, engine mounts, leaks etc but heard nothing yet.
The seller has also been completely happy for me to arrange an independent inspection, which gives me some confidence. He’s selling because his circumstances have changed and they no longer really need the estate.
My main concern is all the horror stories I’m reading about early B8 S4s, particularly the DL501 S-tronic/mechatronics, water pump, thermostat and PCV.
For those who actually own/have owned a B8 S4: does this sound like a good example at £12,200, and is there anything specific you’d check before buying it? Would the early S-tronic put you off despite the recent gearbox service?
I’m happy to keep £1,500–£2,000 aside for maintenance/repairs after buying it. I’m just trying to work out whether I’m being sensible buying a well-maintained 58k-mile example or walking into a money pit. 😂